Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
4 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Coachmen Orion, 2019-2020 Lone Star Handicap Vans, and 2016-2018 Dynamax Rev vehicles. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 51-1149
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2020
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Dynamax Rev and Coachmen Orion motorhomes built on Ram ProMaster chassis equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 51-1121
Recall Date: Dec 23, 2019
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 51-0544
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2017
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dynamax Rev recreational vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2015, through February 15, 2016, and 2016-2017 Coachman Orion recreational vehicles manufactured from May 18, 2015, through December 10, 2015. These vehicles, built on RAM ProMaster chassis, have an ignition switch that may have an intermittent loss of electrical contact.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 51-022242016-0138
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2016
Consumer Complaints
2 ComplaintsForest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2016 Coachmen Orion RV. The contact stated that the vehicle was stationary with the hazardous flashers activated a burning plastic type odor was suddenly present coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that a box under the cabinet that housed the electronics wiring for the exterior warning lights had overheated and melted causing a liquid substance to leak onto the floor of the RV. The cause of the failure was diagnosed as the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were both notified regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2016 Coachmen Orion RV. The contact stated that the vehicle was stationary with the hazardous flashers activated a burning plastic type odor was suddenly present coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that a box under the cabinet that housed the electronics wiring for the exterior warning lights had overheated and melted causing a liquid substance to leak onto the floor of the RV. The cause of the failure was diagnosed as the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were both notified regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2016 Coachmen Orion RV. The contact stated that the vehicle was stationary with the hazardous flashers activated a burning plastic type odor was suddenly present coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that a box under the cabinet that housed the electronics wiring for the exterior warning lights had overheated and melted causing a liquid substance to leak onto the floor of the RV. The cause of the failure was diagnosed as the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were both notified regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11428027
Recall Date: Aug 6, 2021
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2016 Coachmen Orion RV. The contact stated that the vehicle was stationary with the hazardous flashers activated a burning plastic type odor was suddenly present coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that a box under the cabinet that housed the electronics wiring for the exterior warning lights had overheated and melted causing a liquid substance to leak onto the floor of the RV. The cause of the failure was diagnosed as the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were both notified regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2016 Coachmen Orion RV. The contact stated that the vehicle was stationary with the hazardous flashers activated a burning plastic type odor was suddenly present coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that a box under the cabinet that housed the electronics wiring for the exterior warning lights had overheated and melted causing a liquid substance to leak onto the floor of the RV. The cause of the failure was diagnosed as the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were both notified regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2016 Coachmen Orion RV. The contact stated that the vehicle was stationary with the hazardous flashers activated a burning plastic type odor was suddenly present coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that a box under the cabinet that housed the electronics wiring for the exterior warning lights had overheated and melted causing a liquid substance to leak onto the floor of the RV. The cause of the failure was diagnosed as the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were both notified regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11428027
Recall Date: Aug 6, 2021
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